Abstract
The article describes the special Scandinavian patient insurance system which secures compensation for patients in malpractice cases. For all practical purposes, the insurance based systems have replaced ordinary tort law rules in malpractice cases in Scandinavia. Thus, the basic feature of these systems is that proof of fault is not a requirement for obtaining compensation. Other criteria which are more favourable to the patient are applicable. The article concludes that in general the compensations systems have been successful in making it easier for the patients to obtain compensation. However, the systems also face challenges, some of which stem from the ongoing European harmonization process.
Recommended Citation
Vibe Ulfbeck, Mette Hartlev & Mårten Schultz,
Malpractice in Scandinavia,
87
Chi.-Kent L. Rev.
111
(2012).
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https://scholarship.kentlaw.iit.edu/cklawreview/vol87/iss1/6
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